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Palak J

@palakj

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Project Manager and Senior Instructional Designer with a passion for innovation.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

I am an engineer at heart, an instructional designer by craft, and a project manager by passion. My journey weaves innovation with impact, collaborating with global clients to craft solutions that spark growth and redefine the SaaS landscape. With proven expertise in instructional strategy development, I have designed training programs for various platforms, including Salesforce, and have extensive experience in corporate learning.

Throughout my career, I have managed multiple e-learning projects, ensuring alignment with industry needs while overseeing client relations and resource management. My role as a Senior Instructional Designer has allowed me to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to create engaging, media-rich content that enhances learner engagement and retention. I am committed to continuous improvement and have a track record of optimizing workflows to reduce timelines and increase revenue.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Instructional Designer

Ixia Solutions LLP

Dec 2022 - Nov 2023 (11 months)

Designed CTE and elective courses aligned with US state standards. Analyzed client requirements and developed course designs while collaborating with writers and SMEs to create media-rich, multi-platform optimized content.

Instructional Design Collaboration Media Project Management Quality Assurance LMS Media Optimization

Senior Instructional Designer

LearningMate

Dec 2022 - Nov 2023 (11 months)

Part of the instructional design team for Mathematics curriculum and content for American Schools based on Common Core State Standards. Collaborated with stakeholders to design and deliver training programs.

Instructional Design Curriculum Development Training LMS Content Project Management Quality Assurance

Instructional Designer

Bytelearn.ai

Feb 2020 - Jul 2021 (1 year 5 months)

Led a diverse team in developing high-quality educational content while collaborating with AI and ML teams. Oversaw QA and QC of UI components to ensure a user-friendly learning experience.

Instructional Design Team Leadership Content Development Quality Assurance Collaboration User Experience Education Project Management Continuous Improvement

Senior Content/Instructional Writer

PiAcademy

Jun 2018 - Feb 2021 (2 years 8 months)

Developed instructional content for various UK exams, focusing on Math and English. Collaborated with subject matter experts to ensure content alignment with curriculum standards.

Content Development Instructing Curriculum Research Collaboration Quality Assurance

Faculty (Math and Reasoning)

Allen Career Institute

Jul 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 6 months)

Conducted lectures and developed curriculum-aligned content for Math and Reasoning courses. Designed specialized study materials for competitive exams and engaged students in interactive problem-solving sessions.

Teaching Curriculum Development Engagement Problem Solving Content Instructional Design Collaboration

Math Teacher

Vandana Classes

Aug 2014 - Apr 2018 (3 years 8 months)

Conducted lectures for academic courses, focusing on Math. Engaged students in interactive learning and tailored instruction to meet diverse learning needs.

Teaching Mathematics Engagement Classroom Management Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Indus University

Bachelor of Technology, Electronics and Communication

2014 - 2018

Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication, focusing on engineering principles and practices. Developed a strong foundation in technical skills and project management, which has been instrumental in my career as an instructional designer and project manager.